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Complementary low-level laser therapy for breast cancer-related lymphedema: a pilot, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controll

Body Composition Assessment
Author
Kilmartin et al.
Used Parameters : BW, BMI

Publication Year : 2019

Country : USA

Journal : Laser in Medical Science

This pilot, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study is aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) as a complementary treatment to complete decongestive therapy (CDT) treating lymphedema among breast cancer patients for 12 months post-intervention. Study population was breast cancer patients who were diagnosed and referred to lymphedema clinic for CDT. Participants (n= 22) were randomized and assigned into either an active laser intervention group or an inactive laser placebo-control …
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